Physiotherapist – Summer Term, Full-Time
Requisition Number: PHYSI002041
Term Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
June 9, 2025 – September 12, 2025
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $45.62 – $60.93
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
Under the direction of the Manager, Medical Rehabilitation Services, the Physiotherapist (PT) plans, organizes, directs, and delivers physiotherapy services for the assigned clinical area to the clients/patients and staff of the Yukon Hospital Corporation facilities. Provides PT services in order to enable clients/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments of the client’s physical status, functional ability and needs and goals, establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an intervention strategy, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/family and health care team members. The PT trains, mentors, and supports YHC staff in all facilities, supervises and directs support personnel, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, program development and general departmental administration.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of physiotherapy philosophy and principles and the rehabilitation process;
- Knowledge and ability in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions treated by physiotherapists;
- Knowledge of hospital routines and procedures;
- Ability to work independently, as well as within an interdisciplinary team;
- Ability to develop a plan and follow through with therapy;
- Ability to supervise and train support staff and physiotherapy students;
- Ability to educate clients, peers and other health care professionals or community groups individually or in groups;
- Ability to promote client independence and self-esteem;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with clients, families, staff and multidisciplinary team members;
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities;
- Demonstrated ongoing participation in continuing education activities;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, as well as organizational and time management skills;
- Cross-cultural awareness
The successful candidate is required to have a Masters/Baccalaureate degree in Physiotherapy;
be currently registered or eligible for registration with Yukon Community Services (Physiotherapy Registrar);
eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and have current CPR Level C certification.
Candidates who possess clinical experience in a general setting will be given preference. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm April 10, 2025
Apply by visiting: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/YUK5001YUHC/JobBoard/7ed94cc1-3925-495d-a225-c5d6b7c3ad3e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=90e0073a-def3-4b01-b2b9-70e0f4527a9b